i need to focus all of my energies, all of my intention on my health. and so i will in a few minutes, he will be issuing my letter of resignation. >> did he speak at all of the federal investigation? >> no. he didn't mention it at all. and frankly, i wasn't looking for him to mention it. to me, his priority is his health. once he gets his health situation, once he gets that where it should be. >> yeah. >> and then other matters will come into play. and i think that he will be able to further make contributions to society. >> what do you know about the inquiries into congressman jackson's campaign financing? >> absolutely nothing. >> okay. i understand a special election to fill the jackson seat, it's been called for next april. among those interested in running former congressman mel reynolds, who held the seat before jackson. but reynolds, as you know, was forced to resign after being convicted of having sex with an underaged girl and bank fraud charges. what do you think about mr. reynolds running for that seat. >> i think it's that preposterous. i th